Scouting the Crimson
Harvard improved to 5-1 in 2011, equaling the best start since the
2004 season, after downing Stevens Saturday. The 3-0 victory over
the Ducks was the first sweep of the season for the Crimson.

Seven Harvard student-athletes recorded a kill against Stevens,
led by Matt Jones who tallied 15. Chris Gibbons added nine kills,
while Kyle Rehkemper and Nick Madden each slammed home seven.

Jones became the first Harvard player to be credited with 100
points this season for the Crimson after the match against Stevens.
Jones averages 4.6 points per set. Gibbons and Rehkemper follow
behind, each averaging 3.2 points per set.

The Pride is coming off a stunning 3-2 loss to Philadelphia
Biblical Saturday. It is the third straight loss for Springfield
after falling to Sacred Heart and George Mason.

Alberto Bravo leads the Pride with a 2.76 kills per set average.
Cal Palumbo also averages over two kills per set (2.03). Palumbo
leads Springfield with 39 blocks this season, while Greg Falcone is
second with 36.

Renewing Success
The Crimson will be going for its first 6-1 start since the 2000
season. Harvard finished that season 13-7.

Serving Kings
Harvard is currently tied atop the EIVA statistical standings in
service aces per set. The Crimson shares the lead with
Rutgers-Newark with each team averaging 1.68 aces per set.

Up Next
The Crimson will be the visiting team for the first time Feb. 18
when it takes the court at St. Francis.